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Solid poop
My baby is 3.5 months old and on exculsively on breastfeeding.though I gave her formula on 26th(60ml0) Today she passed motion that was solid(pic attached).she passes motion every 2 days. Please guide is it normal
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The frequency of passing stools varies among babies. As they grow older, the frequency of passing stool varies from 3 times a day to once every 3 days. For some breastfeeding babies, the interval can even be longer. You do not need to worry if the stool being passed is not hard and your baby is active and feeding well.
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The problem of baby having constipation can be due to incorrect milk dilution. Other reasons include hot weather, overdressed or excessive sweating causing increased water loss. If your baby is only passing hard stool without the signs mentioned before, you should check the milk dilution. Remember not to change the milk dilution by yourself. For breastfed babies, increasing the amount of breast milk intake will help.
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if your baby also has signs of bowel obstruction such as no gas passing out, frequent vomiting, decreased appetite, distended abdomen, or blood-stained stool, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
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If baby is on exclusive brest feed then no problem sometimes baby may pass motion in 3-4days and 4-5days per day both are normal.
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Don't give top feeds.
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